Stein's Vine Gate – Stein an der Donau - Old Town loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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Stein's Vine Gate – Stein an der Donau - Old Town loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

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Stein's Vine Gate – Stein an der Donau - Old Town loop from Dürnstein-Oberloiben

03:51

13.6km

290m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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352 m

View of Dürnstein Castle and the Wachau Valley

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First signs of spring

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2.37 km

Franzosendenkmal

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3.26 km

Wine Sculpture Trail Dürnstein-Loiben

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Along the street "Unterer Loibenberg", running between the vineyards, there are numerous wine sculptures by the Wachau artist Fritz Gall. Many of these statues are made from materials obtained from viticulture.

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3.45 km

View of the Wachau vineyards and the Danube

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From here you have a great view of the Wachau, over the vineyards and towards the Danube.

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4.70 km

Sculptures on the Welterbesteig with View of the Danube Valley

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The green lizard is one of the special animals of the Wachau.

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6.11 km

View of the Danube and the vineyards from Pfaffenberg

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A beautiful path with a dream view! If you were not here, you missed something.

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7.43 km

View of the Danube from the Pfaffenberg vineyards

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Wonderful view to the Danube

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8.38 km

Stein's Vine Gate

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The Rebentor leads from the old town of Stein into the vineyards.

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9.10 km

Stein an der Donau - Old Town

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Stein an der Donau is a district of Krems an der Donau. For centuries it was a separate city and was only connected to Krems in 1938. Just like the …

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13.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.90 km

2.60 km

1.55 km

341 m

226 m

Surfaces

6.88 km

3.64 km

2.55 km

485 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Monday 2 November

7°C

4°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

October 5, 2024,Donautrail Wachau 10km

With kids along the World Heritage Trail from Dürnstein to Krems. Beautiful route, after a few small climbs at the beginning it is more or less flat with a wonderful view of the Danube. Lots of benches and lookout points along the route. The weather was overcast but we managed everything dry. The Danube Trail Wachau took place for the …

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May 19, 2022,🇦🇹 Welterbesteig Wachau - E1 - Von Stein an der Donau nach Dürnstein

Today the 1st stage of the World Heritage Trail Wachau, from Krems to Dürnstein. Since we have been to Stein/Krems time and time again in recent years, we have adapted the tour of the city somewhat.
By bus to Stein an der Donau, to the Linzer Tor. From here through the gate, into the old town to the parish church …

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October 23, 2021,Welterbesteig Wachau, Tag 4, Dürnstein - Krems

On our last day on the World Heritage Trail from Dürnstein to Stein. Stein is highly recommended, beautiful old town. From there directly to Krems, where you can still eat well and see the old town.

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